The purpose of UNV 102 is to help first year students continue the transition to Kentucky State University, both academically and personally. This course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life of the university, and focus on personal development and academic exploration all while helping students develop and apply critical thinking skills, and continuing to clarify their purpose, meaning, and direction.
Explain the impact of personal health and wellness on one's experience as a college student and describe methods to improve one's own health
Creating a balanced life (Spiritually, Physically, and Emotionally)
Stress Management (healthy stress and healthy relationships)
Create an educational and career plan
Explore how students interest, talents and educational abilities align with specific majors and careers
Major decisions showcase
Understand the impact of technology
Research methods and integrity (Plagiarism)
Relating research to coursework
d. Explore library resources
Facilitate students’ exploration of multicultural perspectives
Personality and leadership
Identifying strengths and opportunities
Budgeting and saving
Credit cards, loans and debt
Home basics and living expenses
Insurance and auto
Challenge students toward attainment of academic excellence and persistence
Critical Thinking
Adjusting your academic perspective
Creating an individualized study plan
Utilization of campus resources
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